Boston Brass to bring ‘fun, boisterous’ musical experience to Sheridan

The aim of Boston Brass, according to Sheridan College, is to create a fun and boisterous atmosphere for their audiences. 

For 31 years, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience. Performing exciting classical arrangements to burning jazz standards, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment captivating all ages, according to a Sheridan College release. The ensemble’s lively repertoire, touched with humor and personality, attempts to bridge the ocean of classical formality to delight audiences in an evening of great music and boisterous fun. The philosophy of Boston Brass is to provide audiences with a wide selection of musical styles in unique arrangements, provided in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

Through over 100 performances each year, the members of Boston Brass play to audiences at concerts, educational venues and jazz festivals. In addition to solo performances, Boston Brass regularly performs with orchestras, wind ensembles, brass bands, marching bands and a variety of other ensembles. They have performed in 49 states and 30 countries and have conducted master classes around the world including sessions and residencies at the Eastman School of Music, The Juilliard School, Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, Peabody Conservatory of Music, University of North Texas, Royal Academy of Music in London, and many more.

Their latest recording “Concerto Grosso” is a collaboration with Eric Rombach-Kendall and University of New Mexico Wind Ensemble. “Reminiscing” is a tribute to Rolf Smedvig of the Empire Brass, “Rewired” features new arrangements by the members of Boston Brass.

Tickets are $35 for adults; $25 for seniors and veterans; and $10 for students (K-12 and non-SC students). Tickets can be purchased online at www.sheridan.edu/arts or by calling the Whitney Center for the Arts Box Office at 307-675-0360.

In addition to the concert, the group will conduct educational clinics with Sheridan College music students on Friday, Sept. 17, at 1 p.m. in Room W129 and with Sheridan High School band students at 2:30 p.m. These community outreach events will cover topics such as brass techniques, chamber music performance, the music profession and others. Community members and students are welcome to attend both events. Masks are required at SHS.